Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the French Revolution or San Francisco?
San Francisco came first, in 1776 (founded). The French Revolution followed 13 years later, in 1789 (begins).
- Second1789
The French Revolution
event · beginsThe French Revolution began in 1789, when France's Estates General met for the first time since 1614.
- First1776
San Francisco
city · foundedSan Francisco was founded in 1776 as a Spanish fort and mission.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.